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Ripperden Family History

Ripperden Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ripperger, Ripper, Wipperman, Vipperman, Rippetoe, Rippee, Rippeon

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Where is the Ripperden family from?

You can see how Ripperden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ripperden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ripperden families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ripperden family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ripperden's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ripperden families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ripperden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ripperden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Ripperden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Ripperden. For the veterans among your Ripperden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ripperden lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Ripperden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ripperden in 1975 was 66, and 68 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ripperden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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